What is the safest way to travel around Johannesburg?
What is the safest way to travel around Johannesburg? In most parts of Jo'burg, walking during the day is safe as long as you follow a few rules. Know where you're going before you set out and try to smile and greet anyone you meet along the way. Once you're out and about, pay attention to your surroundings and remember not to look at or use your phone while walking.
Is Johannesburg safe for white tourists?
There are safe and unsafe places in the CBD. Johannesburg is a large city. There are many whites people living in Selby and surrounding areas and they appear to be quite safe. And like all cities in the world, you have drunks, drug pushers and prostitutes and gangs loitering in the CBD areas at night.
Are taxis safe in Johannesburg?
Jo'burg's public transit and shuttles – especially those that carry tourists, excluding sightseeing tour buses – are notoriously prone to robberies, while taxis and minibus taxis are known for their confusing hand signals and unlicensed, irresponsible drivers.
How do you get around Johannesburg without a car?
Gautrain Bus There are route maps and timetables at all Gautrain stations and bus stops. Buses usually arrive every 20 to 40 minutes depending on the time of day, Monday to Friday only (the bus service does not operate on weekends). You can track where the next bus is on Gautrain app or call +27 10 223 1098.
What is the safest way to travel in South Africa?
booking mostly guided trips (e.g. Safari, one day in Johannesburg, hiking trips, Cape of Good Hope, ...) planning to always be and stay at the hotel when it's dark outside. staying at tourist hotspots and avoiding dangerous zones like townships. not wearing jewelry or valuable items so that anyone can see.